Urbanization & City Life
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Your Hometown
- Where is your hometown?
- Is it becoming more urbanized?
- What changes has urbanization brought to your hometown?
- Topic: City Living
- What do you think are the advantages of living in a big city?
- What are the main challenges of urban life?
- Would you prefer to live in a city center or the suburbs?
- Topic: Urban Solutions
- What makes a city “livable” in your opinion?
- How could public transportation in cities be improved?
- What green spaces are important in urban areas?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe a city you think is well-designed for modern living.
You should say:
- What city it is
- What features make it well-designed
- How these features benefit residents
and explain why you think this city serves as a good model for urban planning.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- Why are young people increasingly moving to urban areas?
- What are the environmental impacts of rapid urbanization?
- How can cities become more sustainable and environmentally friendly?
- What is the future of “smart cities” and technology-integrated urban living?
- How does urbanization affect social relationships and community bonds?